Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 18, 2014)
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the impact of climate change on health systems.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) publish and implement a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the impact of climate change on public health in the United States and other nations, particularly developing nations; (2) revise the plan periodically to reflect new information; (3) establish a permanent science advisory board; and (4) contract with the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine to assess the need for health professionals to prepare for and respond to the impact of climate change on public health.
What just happenedSep 18, 2014
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 18, 2014
- Sep 18, 2014IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sep 18, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate